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You have been so busy. I think the tea is a good celebration but, if it's too much, a tea painting would do. Your chocolates made me hungry. You have so many projects going at once--wow! Let the juices flow!! ;)

Oh, don't you HATE it when yet another previously joyful thing falls by the wayside when you say to yourself, "It just wasn't as good as I remember it". I hate that, damn healthful eating! It kills so many naughty habits.

If it ever happens to chocolate I'm protesting, lol. Love the great news about your health. I love things like that, just makes the world smile a little brighter, I must say.

So happy to hear another good report card for you! I am glad you have gotten so much done, but don't overdo so that it is no longer fun for you! I am wondering if you have been reading any good books lately? Maybe your next good report could be a day off for reading with your feet up, tea and chocolate!

You make me feel better knowing I'm not the only one whose house goes to shambles when in an artistic groove. Love the fabulous green on the leaf. The details on Arizona tea bottle is phenomenal! Inspiring post this week. thank you! diane #22

What?? I didn't even know there was such a thing as healthy chocolate. I'm gonna be all over this like white on rice!Sounds like you've had a madly productive week. I can't do that much art at once I go completely mental...have to pace myself.Happy PPF

I love the elements I'm seeing on those big panels. Glad to hear the list took a beating and you are making great headway. Sugar always seems like the good boost when time is tight, but you are right to kick the habit. I tend to turn to coffee for my afternoon pick-me-up... Not much better I'm afraid. Thinking of you tons. M.x

So HAPPY to hear you got an other ALL CLEAR report!!!Yes, it so good to hear that there are large dust bunnies taking up residence in other people's homes too, while the MOJO is in the house.Great post.....GREAT art.Thanks for sharing.

Love the tea bottle sketch, Tracey. I am trying to cut back on sugar because 1) it makes me fat, 2) it upsets my tummy a bit, and 3) it's not good for the teeth. And I could go on and on. But raised from infancy on sweet ice tea, it is really hard to drink unsweetened tea for me. I can and I enjoy the rich flavor of the tea itself when I do drink the unsweetened kind. You are an inspiration. Maybe I will try harder so that celebrating with sweets will truly be a celebration.

It is so true that when you cut down on the sugar and then have some it's soooooo sooooooo sweet. But i don't blame you for wanting to treat yourself after getting the great news!! AS a former massage therapist perhaps you'd consider that next time. The benefits are so wonderful. Get a massage and then have something sweet. :)

Beautiful art you have done! i didn't know grown ups would drink that kind of stuff ;-) I have never tried it, it looks a bit too colourful for me… :DGood to hear your test result was all clear!I'm very curious about the canvases, will we get to see the finished work some day?

Lovely paintings as always :) that ice tea looks yummi! I try to avoid sugar, not working all time, but am trying as best. I just now said no thanks to a chockolate cake ;) I'm glad you're feeling fine, even though bad thoughts come and go.. And - I'm not doing my best to clean the house! Ups... ;D

Cutting back on the sugar intake, specifically hot fresh chocolate cream croissants every morning with my cuppa was one of the hardest things for me to do. But, you know how it goes, health does come into the mix. Now for those rewards or treated, the sweet is very very special. I love seeing your large piece and sketches. The Arizona tea is spot on. Congratulations on the all clear! You deserve a celebration.

Love the individual leaves on the leaf. . . Palm Tree, right? The sugar (some) is much better for a body than artificial, but unsweetened is much better. Love your work, it is always so real. Blessings, Janet PPF

Your Tea Bottle Sketch is wonderful. I like the idea of just drawing simple and daily things, like a drawing of your life.I try to cut back on sugar as well, mainly because of an medical condition. I used to be very strict about it when I was first diagnosed. But it is getting harder and harder. Sometimes I just need my chocolate. ;)

Paul and I will do our usual detox in January. No bread, pasta, potatoes, processed foods or alcohol during January. Lots of exercise, plenty of fruit and veggie smoothies and some spirulina thrown in! In fact, we just bought a Veg-I-Spin', which makes 'Spaghetti' out of vegetables! Sounds interesting! Paul has far more willpower than me, but if he's on a healthy diet, then it's easier for me to join him than to cook two different meals! My goals are more art related this year. I can't wait to get in to the new studio!! Meanwhile, yes I can totally imagine how the lead up yo your appointments must feel. But they say laughter is the best medicine and I am convinced this has been so true in your case! Your are going to smash through that five year barrier no problem! Xx